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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1971
Page
1
The bola tie bill cleared the only Senate committee and heads for a floor vote. The familiar measure seeks to declare the leather neck thong a decorative device as the official state neckwear. In prior years the Senate resisted it despite House passage, but this year the bill has a good chance of passage.
Teamsters president James R. Hoffa, 58, returned to Lewisburg federal prison after an emergency week long furlough to visit his seriously ill wife in San Francisco. He entered with his son James, said to be in good spirits, and could be granted another furlough if his wife worsens.
Gov. Jack Williams signs two water bills creating a Water Conservancy District to contract Colorado River water to central Arizona and a five member state Water Commission to craft a master plan. The district requires three counties. he urges Maricopa Pima and Pinal to act. The signing included Rep. Stan Turley and Central Arizona Project officials. Formation aims to unlock federal funding for the Colorado River project.
Firemen responded to four minor blazes Monday with damages under 100 dollars. A sprinkler system fire at Papago Lanes caused 75 dollars of damage to papers in a supply closet. A fence fire at the LeRoy residence caused 50 dollars. Two car fires caused 75 and 50 dollars respectively from ignition sources at Indian School and Vernon.
Commerce Secretary Maurice H. Stans appoints William D. Lee as executive director of the National Business Council for Consumer Affairs a body to settle consumer complaints by voluntary action of business groups and firms.
Paul H. Miller Jr. has been named chair of the Scottsdale Art Collection Committee succeeding Mrs. A I Marshall Jr. as founding chair. James I. Stanzel becomes treasurer and Michael D. Foster elected as Fiesta de la Ciudad chair for the Scottsdale Arts Festival starting February 1972.
Services were held Monday for Watson Powell a Scottsdale resident since 1960 Cremation followed the services A L Moore and Sons announced Powell was founder and president of the American Republic Insurance Co in Iowa for 31 years He died Saturday at his home He was born in Missouri and is survived by his wife Helen a son Watson Jr of Des Moines two sisters a brother out of state and two grandchildren
United Press International reports Israel has agreed to a limited withdrawal from the Suez Canal to allow international traffic. Safeguards would deter shifts in regional military balance with no Egyptian or Russian troop crossings after withdrawal. Dayan outlined a similar plan. Egypt rejected it. Arab leaders met in Cairo as Egypt prepared for possible new conflict.
The proposed budget outlines a total of nine million plus, earmarked funds for culture and recreation, park improvements, pools, library services, airport operations, and street maintenance. A public hearing is set for May 4 with final approval on June 1, keeping the $1.03 tax rate. In Phoenix, two men were ordered to stand trial for first degree murder in the slaying of Officer Albert Bluhm after a two and a half month preliminary hearing.
Dow Jones averages mixed with Industrials up 1.48, Transports up 3.01, Utilities up 0.29, and Stocks up 1.64 as total volume reaches 17.53 million shares. Notable moves include AT&T up 0.50, American Brands around 0.47, Du Pont at 1.44, and IBM near 3.58 as numerous issues rise or fall on the session.
Pueblo Principal Dr. Richard Fawley will join Scottsdale educators at an Arizona State University conference to explain differentiated staffing, a five year old concept allowing teachers to work beyond a single classroom. Attendees include Larry Bell and Gerry Nagle with main speaker Joseph Stocker. Registration is 3.25 in advance 3.50 at the door.
The Orient travelogue features full color films of Far East attractions. Co sponsored by Scottsdale Public Library and World Wide Travel Service of the Arizona Automobile Association the event will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the library auditorium at 3839 Civic Center Plaza.
A downtown Morgantown block was wiped out by a blaze causing about 1 million dollars in damage. The event interrupts a travelogue series noting plans to visit Europe on May 12. The free program requires reservations. contact numbers are provided for scheduling.
Cuban Premier Fidel Castro could travel to Chile as a personal guest of President Salvador Allende for a five day stay starting April 27, after La Tarde cited palace sources in reporting the invitation.
The Scottsdale Dinner Club will meet at Mountain Shadows tonight for a bonus night with Advanced Choral Ensemble from Coronado High School performing. Cocktails start at 6:30 p m with dinner at 7:30 p m and information available from Mrs Ray Stout at 948-0789.
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